INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa Markets' Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show, the comprehensive event for professionals in the wastewater and environmental services business, will return to the Indiana Convention Center, February 16-19. The WWETT Show features education programming, live demonstrations, networking opportunities, and an extensive expo floor focusing on solutions tailored to meet the rising prioritization of improved wastewater facilities ...

Core Insights - Companies with a strong history of dividend payments and increases are attractive to income-focused investors, with Essential Utilities, Verizon, and WesBanco recently announcing dividend hikes and offering yields up to around 6% [1]. Essential Utilities - Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the U.S. [2] - The company has raised its dividends for 34 consecutive years, with a recent increase of 5.25% to $0.3426 per share, translating to an annual figure of $1.37 per share [3]. - The current dividend yield is 3.34%, and the annual revenue as of June 30 is $2.34 billion. For Q2 2025, the company reported revenues of $514.91 million and EPS of $0.38, both exceeding consensus estimates [3]. Verizon Communications - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a major player in technology and telecommunications, known for its extensive wireless network and services [4]. - The company has increased its dividends for 19 consecutive years, with a recent hike of 1.25% to $0.69 per share, equating to an annual figure of $2.76 per share [5]. - The current dividend yield is 6.68%, and the annual revenue as of June 30 is $137 billion. For Q2 2025, Verizon reported revenues of $34.50 billion and EPS of $1.22, both surpassing consensus estimates [5]. WesBanco - WesBanco Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC) offers a range of banking and financial services in the U.S. [6]. - The company has raised its dividends for 14 consecutive years, with a recent increase from $0.36 to $0.37 per share, resulting in an annual figure of $1.48 per share [7]. - The current dividend yield stands at 4.40%, and the company maintained its payout level in a recent announcement [7].